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The Number One bus has left Balloch Bus Station and was heading towards Glasgow.

First Glasgow have also confirmed that two of their drivers are in a serious condition in hospital after the Clydeside bus crash last night.

One of the drivers was off-duty and on his way home at the time of the accident, while the other was driving the bus.

In a statement First have said: “On behalf of everyone at First Glasgow we would like to wish everyone involved in this incident a speedy recovery.

“An investigation between Police Scotland and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVLA) is now underway to establish the cause of the incient.

“The vehicle has now been recovered from the crash site and is under the control of Police Scotland pending investigation and we will continue to assist the authorities with any information and help they require regarding the incident.

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“I would like again to pay tribute to the emergency services for their handling of this incident and swift response. We had two members of staff on board, the driver and an off-duty driver making his way home.

“Unfortunately both sustained serious injuries. The driver of the bus is, however, now in a serious but stable condition.

“Both sustained broken bones, cuts, bruises and will remain in hospital due to their injuries.

“Our thoughts remain with anyone injuries in the accident and we ope hope a speedy recovery. For anyone affected by this serious incident a hot-line has been set up to provide support, guidance and advice: 0117 440 3944”

The road was closed whilst an investigation was carried out by Police Scotland , and re-opened at 5.15am.

Inspector Darren Faulds from the Divisional Road Policing Unit based at Helen Street is leading the investigation into the cause of the crash.

He said: “After officers arrived at the scene, they spoke to 28 passengers and the driver of the bus.

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“The bus involved will be fully examined and officers are gathering and studying CCTV footage from the area to assist with their enquiry.

“At this time, I would urge anyone who may have been on the bus and left prior to arrival of the emergency services, or anyone who witnessed the crash take place to contact the Divisional Road Policing Unit at Helen Street through 101 quoting reference number 3617of 29th April.”

First Glasgow, who’s bus was involved in the crash said last night: “We can confirm that one of our vehicles containing passengers has been involved in an accident tonight on the Clyde Expressway.

“Unfortunately, there have been a number of injuries and our thoughts are with all those involved in this serious incident.

“We have members of our team at the scene to assist the emergency services, who we cannot praise highly enough for their quick response and professionalism during this incident.

“Details around the cause of the accident are still unclear at this point, and we will continue to work closely with the emergency services to establish the facts, but the most important thing at this point is the well-being of everyone involved in the incident.”